Thursday, June 20, 2019

President Putin to answer questions from the public

President Vladimir Putin will be taking questions from the Russian public in his annual phone-in on Thursday. The event comes as the president faces falling approval ratings amid a number of domestic complaints. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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Xi, Kim meeting in Pyongyang for fifth summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea in his first trip there as president. The meeting with leader Kim Jong-un comes as North Korea and China celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties.

 

In Seoul, Bruce Harrison tells us there's much more on the table than just reaffirming an old alliance.

 

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Iran claim U.S. drone shot down

Iran's state news agency claims the country's Revolutionary Guard has
shot down a U.S. drone.

Tensions between Tehran and Washington have escalated since the attack
on two tankers near the Gulf of Oman.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Sex cult leader found guilty

A man accused of leading a sex cult has been found guilty by a jury in
New York on charges of racketeering, child pornography and sex
trafficking.

Keith Raniere says he ran a self-improvement group but prosecutors
accuse him of having sex slaves.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but could cut rates later in 2019


The US Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates on hold at 2.25 to 2.5%.


US President Donald Trump has been piling on the pressure to cut rates but America's central bank is sticking to its guns...at least for now.


Giles Gibson reports from Washington


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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Boris Johnson still in lead in third round of votes for UK Conservative party leader


In the UK Conservative party leadership race, Boris Johnson is ahead in the third round of voting by UK conservative MPs.


Rory Stewart, the UK's international development secretary has fallen out of the contest, after coming last and losing 10 votes from the previous round.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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THREE GUILTY OVER KENYA GARISSA ATTACK


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A court in Kenya's capital Nairobi has found three men guilty over the 2015 terror attack at the Garissa University. One hundred and forty seven people, most of them students, were killed in the incident. Leon Ssenyange reports

 

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UN Special Investigator says Khashoggi death is "State killing," calls for international criminal probe

A United Nations special investigator has found that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was a victim of premeditated, extrajudicial execution, for which Saudi Arabia is responsible. 


Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard has called for an international investigation into high-level Saudi officials who may have been involved.


Our U.N. Correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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Former French President Sarkozy loses bid to avoid corruption trial

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has lost his last bid to avoid trial on corruption charges.

He's accused of trying to bribe a magistrate to drop a separate criminal inquiry into the funding of his 2007 election campaign.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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IGAD meets on Sudan

The Intergovernmental Authority For Development , IGAD has met in Addis Ababa to discuss the crisis in Sudan. The regional body is tasked by the African Union to assist the civilians and the military in the country to return to dialogue that will hopepfully see the military handing over power to civilians .

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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MH17 murder suspects say they will not appear in trial

Two of the Russian MH17 murder suspects have already told Russian media that they will not attend their own trial for murder. The men are accused of organising the transportation of the missile system that shot down flight MH17 in 2014, killing all 298 people aboard. Dan Ashby takes a look at Russia's reaction so far. 

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Dutch investigators charge 3 Russians and a Ukrainian with murder over MH17

Dutch investigators have charged three Russians and a Ukrainian with murder over the missile attack on the passenger flight MH17 that killed 298 people in 2014. Dan Ashby has more from Moscow.

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CONSERVATIVES VOTE FOR NEXT UK LEADER

Conservative lawmakers are voting again for the leader of their party, and also therefore next Prime Minister.

The candidate who wins fewest votes on Wednesday out of the remaining five men will leave the race.

Final ballots on Thursday will narrow the field to two contenders - with the party's wider membership choosing between them in the coming weeks.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson remains the clear favourite.

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UN REFUGEE REPORT



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A new report by the UN's refugee agency says global forced displacement has doubled in the last 20 years.

The 2019 report shows 70.8 million people were displaced by conflict or persecution last year - the highest number in UNHCR's history.

Hillary Ayesiga reports..


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Michel Platini released from police detention

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been released from police custody.

He was detained on Tuesday by French anti-corruption officers investigating the awarding of the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament to Qatar

Platini's lawyer insists that his client is innocent.

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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LATEST CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP VOTE DUE

Conservative lawmakers in the UK will vote again later for the leader of their party, and also therefore next Prime Minister.

The candidate who wins fewest votes out of the remaining five men will leave the race.

Final ballots on Thursday will narrow the field to two contenders - with the party's wider membership choosing between them in the coming weeks.

Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson remains the clear favourite.

Although he is sticking less firmly to a pledge to have Britain out of the EU by October 31st.

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Charges expected to be announced over MH17 downing

Prosecutors are due to announce charges against those accused of shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 five years ago. A joint investigation team found that the plane shot down over Eastern Ukraine was targeted by a Russian missile. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow. 


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AUSTRALIA: Brain device could restore eyesight in some

In Australia, a brain device that can help restore people's eyesight will be further researched to discover other ways it could change lives, with the Australian government putting up more than $AU900,000 for the project.

Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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AUSTRALIA: Sperm Donor has father's rights - High Court

In Australia, a sperm donor has been deemed by the High Court to be the legal father of a girl, preventing her moving to New Zealand with her mother without his consent.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Xi behind N. Korea's efforts for peace ahead of Pyongyang trip

China's President Xi Jinping has said North Korea is on the correct path when it comes to solving political issues on the Korean Peninsula. Xi will meet Kim Jong-un in Pyongang on Thursday and Friday.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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